Luká Yancopoulos is a visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind Grapevine, a groundbreaking startup transforming the healthcare supply chain landscape. Since its launch in 2022, Grapevine has made significant waves in the industry, earning the prestigious President’s Innovation Prize the same year for its outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship.
Under Luká's leadership, Grapevine has secured over $1.5 million in funding and partnered with more than 400 businesses across the United States. The platform developed by Luká and his team enables clients to save up to 50% on medical supply costs, reduce order times by over 90%, and seamlessly work with multiple vendors, thereby accelerating procurement and delivery processes.
As CEO, Luká is deeply involved in every aspect of Grapevine's operations, from securing funding and driving platform innovation to expanding the company's market reach. His relentless dedication and strategic vision have propelled Grapevine's rapid growth, demonstrating the strength and impact of their product.
However, the journey is far from over. Grapevine continues to face the challenges of scaling in an entrenched healthcare industry often resistant to change. Despite these hurdles, the company’s swift growth is a testament to Luká's leadership and the team's hard work.
Luká is a sought-after speaker known for his engaging style and deep industry knowledge.
He addresses critical issues in the healthcare supply chain, including:
- Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs Due to Outdated Supply Chains
- Tech Lag in Healthcare Supply Management
- Dependence on Single Suppliers a Recipe for Disaster
- Backorders Wreaking Havoc in Hospitals
- Manual Inventory Management is a Costly Dinosaur
- Healthcare Leaders Must Embrace Digital Overhaul
Luká's thought leadership has been featured on prominent podcasts such as The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Healthcare Untold, and Health Innovators Show. His insights have appeared in notable publications including Medical Economics, Healthcare Express, and Healthcare Business Today. Additionally, Grapevine has been highlighted in major outlets like USA Today and Benzinga.
Luká Yancopoulos continues to inspire and educate healthcare professionals on the importance of digital transformation in supply chain management.
Proof that Digital Transformation and Smarter Supply Chains Can Massively Cut Costs...
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I speak with Luka Yancopoulos, co-founder of Grapevine. Luka, deeply impacted by his parents’ frontline roles during the pandemic, shifted his focus from global issues like cli...
An estimated 40% of expenditure in the supply chain goes to waste. CEO Luká Yancopoulos explains to Jim Cagliostro how Grapevine Technology aims to put the power back into the hands of hospitals.
"In some cases, it's as much as 80% of the spend on supply that is fruitless and extraneous due to inefficiencies in the supply chain." -- The Healthcare Leadership Experience Podcast
"Grapevine can help its clients to save 70-80% on a single line item by redirecting spend from one major distributor to another, ensuring the best price for every purchase." -- The Healthcare Leadership Experience Podcast
"Our goal is to maintain a beginner’s mind, even as we gain experience, to keep a fresh perspective and continuously innovate in the healthcare sector." -- Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast